Later living annuity nomination cannot override rights secured by divorce order
The judge ruled that an ex-wife’s vested contractual rights survived her former husband’s remarriage and subsequent nomination of his second wife.
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Retirement is no longer a hard stop
PSG’s Mariska Redelinghuys says retirement planning needs to reflect people who continue earning, support family and face rising healthcare costs.
Fewer workers, longer retirements: the demographic squeeze on pension systems
The number of potential workers for every older person in more developed regions is projected to fall from 4.3 to 2.7 over the next 30 years.
Changes to CGT, tax-free savings, retirement contributions, and donations
Treasury also proposes new thresholds at which fund members and living annuitants can commute to a cash lump sum.
Ensure retirement products are an integral part of your estate plan
RAs and living annuities usually fall outside the deceased estate, which means the proceeds will not be tied up while the estate is finalised.
Alexforbes defends legal position after Mabuza pension freeze
The High Court freezes payouts from the late former Deputy President’s R44.7m annuity amid a family dispute.
Flexible income now, guaranteed income later: Discovery’s answer to longevity risk
Discovery Invest’s new retirement offering combines a living annuity’s market exposure and income flexibility with a lifetime guarantee that kicks in from age 80.
New Sygnia fund offers crypto exposure in a life insurance structure
The Life Bitcoin Plus Fund uses a ‘portable alpha’ strategy to generate returns beyond the performance of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF.
How your living annuity start date can cost (or save) you tax
Aligning your retirement date with the tax year can smooth income withdrawals and avoid unintended bracket creep.
From the GFC to Trump’s tariffs: what lessons can retirees learn from crises?
An analysis of five retirement investment scenarios highlights how different responses to market crises can affect long-term outcomes.
Budget: Key changes for taxpayers and investors
Watch Moonstone Update for an overview of some of the stories covered in the past week’s Investment Indicators and Moonstone Monitor. This weeks update focuses on the budget Income tax brackets, medical tax […]
The importance of having a valid will and proper estate planning
Without a legally sound will, an estate is distributed under intestate succession laws, which may not align with your wishes. Make sure your family is protected by drafting a will with the help of a financial adviser.
Considering annuity options if inflation surges during retirement
Coronation looks at whether a life or a living annuity is more likely to protect a retiree’s income if we enter a high-inflation environment.
Amendments proposed to clarify attachment of living annuities and trust assets
The South African Law Reform Commission releases its final report containing recommendations on changes to the Maintenance Act.
Not understanding tax residency may result in significant tax liabilities
You can break tax residency via the SARS tax emigration process or annually via the application of a double taxation agreement.
